A code of practice for the on-board handling of shark from Western Australian demersal gillnet and demersal longline fishery
The shark fishing industry needs a framework of Good Manufacturing practices to make sure it complies with existing and future health, and food safety regulations.
Shark fishing involves a level of processing that is no longer common practice in the fishing industry, it needs a framework of good manufacturing practices so that it is able to demonstrate due diligence in the case of a food related health incident.
The fishery wants to know where quality needs to be improved how this may be achieved in practice to improve the landed value of its product, reduce waste and extend the shelf life of fresh shark meat.